Bayelsa Police Quell Panic from False Bandit Alarm

On June 5, 2026, the Bayelsa State Police Command responded to a false alarm regarding bandits allegedly demanding a ransom of 50 million naira for captives. This misinformation, originating from a Facebook post by a user identified as Senat Promis Etet JP, caused widespread panic, prompting parents to rush to schools in the Ogbuna Pulaku area to retrieve their children.

In response, Commissioner of Police Iyamah Daniel Edebor mobilized officers and deployed a school protection squad, tactical teams, and drone units to the affected areas, including Sabagreia and Kaiama, to assess the situation and restore order. The police reassured the public of their safety, stating that normalcy had returned and that citizens could go about their business without fear.

Police Public Relations Officer DSP Musa Mohammed advised the public to ignore unverified reports and to report any suspicious activity to the nearest police station or contact emergency lines.